Memorial Day Weekend is a great time to go wine tasting. It's typically a very busy weekend for most wineries, as it marks the inaugural tastings of many spring wine releases. But it's also a time when you get the chance to check out many wineries that aren't normally open to the public. Many wineries also offer library wine tastings, tours, discounted wines, food, and live music.
Here are a few of my favorite wineries in the Yamhill-Carlton area of the Willamette Valley wine tasting region of Oregon to visit this Memorial Day Weekend. Cheers!
Urban Bliss Life Memorial Day Weekend Wine Tasting Guide
Alloro Vineyards
Saturday, May 23rd - Monday, May 25th
11am - 5pm
22075 SW Lebeau Rd, Sherwood, OR 97140
Tasting flight: $15/person
What used to be a sweet little secret favorite winery has been booming over the past couple of years as Alloro's public presence continues to grow. This weekend, sample current releases and enjoy charcuterie along with the newly released 2014 Estate Rosé and Riesling. For an additional $10, you can join David and Tom in the barrel cave for a tasting of their limited production Reserve Pinot Noir wines.
www.allorovineyard.com
Anne Amie Vineyards
Saturday, May 23rd - Monday, May 25th
10am - 5pm
6580 NE Mineral Springs Rd, Carlton, OR 97111
Tasting fee: $15 for up to 6 wines, a mix of white and red (refunded with purchase of $50 or more).
Celebrate with extended flights and discounts on wine purchases for this weekend only. www.anneamie.com
Blizzard Wines
Saturday, May 23rd - Sunday, May 24th
11am - 4pm
29495 SW Burkhalter Road, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
Tasting fee: $15 includes food pairings; free for club members
Blizzard Wines is not normally open to the public, so this is a great chance to check out their wines, visit with the winemakers, and catch a glimpse of the plans for the new winery set to be built later this year! Visit my review of Blizzard Wines for more. http://blizzardwines.com/
Cooper Mountain Vineyards
Saturday, May 23rd - Monday, May 25th
11am - 5pm
20121 SW Leonardo Lane, Beaverton, OR 97007
Tasting flight prices range from $10-$20
Flagship wines also will be available for tastings as well and a complimentary take home wine glass is included with your flight. You can read my post about Cooper Mountain Vineyards Neighbor Nights. www.coopermountainwine.com
Dobbes Family Estate
Saturday, May 23rd - Monday, May 25th
11am - 6pm
240 SE 5th St, Dundee, OR 97115
Tasting flight: $10; Full Library Wine flight for $15
Enjoy wine flights plus some tasty bites from Republic of Jam
http://dobbesfamilyestate.com/
Hawks View Cellars
Saturday, May 23rd - Monday, May 25th
11am - 5pm
20210 SW Conzelmann Rd, Sherwood, OR 97140
Tasting fee: $15 per person
Enjoy the debut of exciting new releases, including the highly anticipated 2014 White Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, as well as the Estate Pinot Noir and Garys’ Vineyard Syrah. You can read one of my posts about the Hawks View Cellars Tasting Room here. www.hawksviewcellars.com
Keeler Estate Vineyard
Saturday, May 23rd - Monday, May 25th
11am - 5pm
5100 SE Rice Lane, Amity, Oregon
Tasting fee: $15 per person ($10 of your tasting fee will be refunded with the purchase of two or more bottles)
www.keelerestatevineyard.com
Ponzi Vineyards
Saturday, May 23rd - Monday, May 25th
11am - 5:30pm
19500 SW Mountain Home Road, Sherwood, OR 97140
Tasting fee: $15 per person
Sip new release 2014 Ponzi Arneis, 2014 Ponzi Riesling and benchmark Ponzi Pinots and take in the breathtaking vineyard and valley views. Enjoy new food pairings. Relax on the covered terrace or try a game of bocce ball. Check out my post about the beautiful Ponzi tasting room. www.ponziwines.com
Stoller Family Estate
Saturday, May 23rd - Monday, May 25th
11am - 5pm
16161 NE McDougall Rd, Dayton, OR 97114
Tasting fee: $20/person
Celebrate Spring releases, including 2014 Dundee Hills Chardonnay, 2014 Single Acre Riesling, 2014 Dundee Hills Rosé and 2013 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir. A local barbecue vendor will be on site should you wish to purchase lunch to enjoy with your wine. http://stollerfamilyestate.com/
White Rose Estate
Saturday, May 23rd - Monday, May 25th
12 - 5pm
6250 NE Hilltop Ln, Dayton, OR 97114
Tasting Fee: $15/person
http://whiteroseestate.com/
There are dozens of other wineries open for wine tasting this Memorial Day Weekend. All of these recommendations are centered around the Dundee Hills and Yamhill-Carlton area of the Willamette Valley wine tasting region of Oregon.
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Thanks, Erin! Anne Amie is GORGEOUS, indeed!
Erin says
Great list! I LOVE Anne Amie!